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Hamilton County Schools Launches New In-House Website Platform

  • 7/5/2025

Hamilton County Schools (HCS) will launch a new, redesigned district website on Tuesday-Wednesday, July 8 and 9, at www.hcde.org, with individual school websites going live starting Wednesday, July 9, and finishing Monday, July 14. This phased rollout is part of a major technology upgrade that brings all website management in-house, allowing HCS to enhance cybersecurity, improve content responsiveness, and reduce annual vendor costs, officials said. During the July 8–14 transition window, some pages or features across school websites may experience brief disruptions as the new platform is finalized. However, essential services - including student registration and career applications ... (click for more)

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Sanjeev Vikram, a third grader, was honored by Mayor Tim Kelly for his chess abilities
Sanjeev Vikram, a third grader, was honored by Mayor Tim Kelly for his chess abilities

Upcoming City Council Agenda For Tuesday

  • 7/4/2025

Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday: I. Call to Order by Chairwoman Hill. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Berz). III. Special Presentations. IV. Minute Approval. V. Discussion of Agenda. ? Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items ? Purchasing Questions ? Future Considerations ... (click for more)

Bob Tamasy: Freedom: One Of The Greatest Gifts We Can Receive

  • 7/4/2025

We’re one year away from the United States’ semiquincentennial. What’s that? It means next year our nation will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It’s been nearly one-quarter of a millennium since that landmark document declared “The Colonies” independent from England and the rule of King ... (click for more)

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Latest Bradley County Arrest Report
  • Government
  • 7/6/2025

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Independence Day 2025
  • 7/4/2025

I'm watching half the country predict we're on the precipice of doom, as they usually do, taking to the streets with signs like "We fight, we win!" and "This is what democracy looks like." A thread over on Local 3's wall covers a story on Hamilton County participating in an ICE program, a rather limited local partnership which applies only after a non-citizen has been arrested and jailed. It was a raucous read over morning coffee, with predictable references to "gestapo, brown ... more

Renewed Sense Of Purpose Has Brock Excited For This Week’s Women’s State Amateur
Renewed Sense Of Purpose Has Brock Excited For This Week’s Women’s State Amateur
  • 7/6/2025

This week’s 93 rd Tennessee Women’s Amateur Championship will take on added significance for Chattanooga’s Blakesly Brock. With the event being staged at her home course, ... more

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